January 30
South Africa: South Africa Expels Top Israeli Diplomat for 'Violations of Diplomatic Protocol'
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South Africa has declared Israel's top diplomat in the country persona non grata, ordering him to leave within 72 hours following what officials described as repeated breaches of… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - January 30, 2026
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South Africa: Parents Fear for Children As 94% of Gauteng School Transport Fails Tests
Scrolla
Inspectors found 94% of scholar transport vehicles in Gauteng failed roadworthiness tests at Jabulani testing station in Soweto last week. Johannesburg Metro Police Department… Read more »
South Africa: Why the Rand Exchange Rate Matters
GroundUp
The Reserve Bank points out that inflation is lower thanks to the strength of the rand Read more »
South Africa: Four Crime Suspects Killed in KwaZulu-Natal - South African News Briefs - January 30, 2026
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South Africa: Where Has All Our Money Gone? a Look At Government's Wasted Billions
GroundUp
Auditor-General has condemned "no-consequence culture" in government Read more »
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Angola: Afreximbank Bolsters Angola's Energy Sector With a $1.75-Billion Facility for Sonangol
Afreximbank
Cairo, Egypt - 28 January 2026 - African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), working with other mandated lead arrangers, has successfully closed a US$1.75 billion syndicated… Read more »
Botswana: Debate On Concourt Invoke Mixed Reactions
Botswana Daily News
The proposed establishment of a Constitutional Court through Constitutional Amendment Bill of 2025, has been a topic of significant debate, revolving around issues of legal… Read more »
South Africa: Explainer - How Much South African MPs Earn and What They Do for It
Africa Check
EXPLAINER: How much South African MPs earn and what they do for it Read more »
South Africa: 25 Years Ago Their Land Was Taken From Them. They Still Haven't Been Compensated
GroundUp
The community of Ha Rapokolana was moved for the Mohale Dam which supplies water to South Africa Read more »
South Africa: Israeli Chargé d'Affaires Declared Persona Non Grata [press release]
Govt of SA
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has informed the Government of the State of Israel of its decision to declare Mr. Ariel Seidman, the Chargé… Read more »
South Africa: Teen Can't Get Smart ID Because System Won't Accept Click Sounds in His Name
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Lesle Jansen says her son !Khūboab Lawrence cannot get a smart ID because the system does not process the special characters in his name. The characters are click sounds used in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Court Strikes Off Urgent Application in Botha Gold Mine Dispute
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The High Court has struck off the roll the latest urgent application brought against Side Electrical (Pvt) Ltd trading as Botha Gold Mine by its disgruntled former General Manager… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences After 11 Die in Isipingo Crash
SAnews.gov.za
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has conveyed its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the 11 passengers who lost their lives in a road crash in… Read more »
South Africa: Centurion Home Affairs Office Relocated to Centurion Mall
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Home Affairs will from today relocate its Centurion office to Centurion Mall, with the new office opening to the public on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Thabo Bester Transferred to Ebongweni Correctional Centre
SAnews.gov.za
Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad. Read more »
South Africa: Deadline Looms for NSFAS Rejected Students to Appeal
SAnews.gov.za
Students, including first-time applicants and continuing students, who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding, have until 31 January to… Read more »
South Africa: Reform Agenda Improves Lives of Citizens
SAnews.gov.za
The structural reforms being implemented by government to support inclusive economic growth and job creation are beginning to have a measurable impact on the lives of ordinary… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Arrest Suspect in Brutal Masvingo Child Murders
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the killing of two children in Masvingo province in what authorities have described as a… Read more »
South Africa: January Food Prices Rise Again After December Dip
Scrolla
The average household food basket rose by R67.99 in January showing prices increased again after a brief dip in December. Households now spend about R5,401 a month on basic food… Read more »
Namibia: China to Expand Support for Namibians in 2026 Exchange Year
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Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping says the country will be supporting local people during the 2026 China-Africa activities celebration under the theme 'Year of… Read more »
South Africa: De Kock Blasts SA to Series Victory
Scrolla
Quinton de Kock's explosive 115 off 49 balls led South Africa to a commanding seven-wicket win over the West Indies in the second T20 international at Centurion. Read more »
Botswana: First Division North League Resumes Tomorrow
Botswana Daily News
The First Division North League will resume this weekend following a break for the festive holidays. Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho Begin TotalEnergies CAF Afcon 2027 Qualifier Preparations Under Interim Technical Team
Cosafa
The Lesotho senior national team, Likuena, returned to camp this week to begin preparations for their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Preliminary Round tie… Read more »
South Africa: Philippi Massacre - Families to Bury Loved Ones This Weekend
GroundUp
At the memorial service for Mfanelo Songxengo, one of nine victims shot two weeks ago, community members blamed poor policing for the murders Read more »
South Africa: Touring Cape Town's Secret Underground Tunnels
GroundUp
The water flows all year round in the historic canals under the city's streets Read more »
